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Politics & Polls #118: The Politics of Climate Change

Climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing the world today. In this episode, Julian Zelizer and Sam Wang discuss the politics of…

Politics & Polls #117: Thunderdome Politics with Greg Sargent

Donald Trump’s presidency has been unsettling to some, often spurring controversy while testing our country’s political institutions. Some argue he…

WWS Reacts: Remembering President George H.W. Bush

This week, the country mourns the loss of George H.W. Bush, the 41st president of the United States, who passed away Nov. 30 at the age of 94. His…

Politics & Polls #116: Another Look at the Midterms

Three weeks after the midterm elections, the results are finally clear.In this episode, Julian Zelizer and Sam Wang examine the emerging consensus…

WWS Reacts: The Trump Administration’s Climate Change Report

This week, the Trump administration is facing criticism over the Black Friday release of its climate change report, and President Trump’s resulting…

Politics & Polls #115: Conservatism Today with Arthur Brooks

How is today’s brand of conservatism different from past presidencies? In this episode, Julian Zelizer discusses the ins and outs of conservatism…

Politics & Polls #114: Midterms Reactions with Valerie Jarrett

Democrats gained control of the U.S. House of Representatives on Nov. 6, while Republicans bolstered their majority in the U.S. Senate. Democrats…

Kotkin’s “Stalin: Waiting for Hitler, 1929–1941” Wins 2018 Arthur Ross Book Award

Professor Stephen Kotkin has won the 17th annual Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) Arthur Ross Book Award for “Stalin: Waiting for Hitler, 1929–1941…

Politics & Polls #113: A Week of Hate Crimes

The past week has been marked by a series of hate crimes. Pipe bombs were sent to a few political critics of President Donald Trump by a fanatic in…

Flexible Fertilizer Regulations Could Reduce Pollution, Save Billions

As the global population continues to increase, so will food production. This means increased use of fertilizers, and many on today’s market are not…

Politics & Polls #110: The Aftermath of the Kavanaugh Confirmation

Following a bitter and contentious confirmation process, Justice Brett Kavanaugh has been sworn in to the Supreme Court. Could his confirmation…

WWS Reacts: A Supreme Court with Kavanaugh

After a charged confirmation process, Brett Kavanaugh now sits on the Supreme Court. What effects will this have on the Court, the American people…

Politics & Polls #109: What’s Next for Kavanaugh?

Questions abound regarding what impact the recently opened FBI investigation will have on Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court confirmation process…

Urban Population, Transportation Patterns Affect How Flu Epidemics Play Out

The more people a city has and the more organized its residents' movement patterns, the longer its flu season is apt to last, new research co…

Politics & Polls #108: How Money Restricts Access to Political Office

Working-class citizens have been historically underrepresented in American politics.In this episode, Julian Zelizer and Sam Wang discuss the…

Politics & Polls #107: The Kavanaugh Saga

Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh has been accused of sexual assault. How might this play out? And what effect will it have on the midterm…

Politics & Polls #106: How the Conservative News Media Shaped History

The conservative news media has had a historical role in shaping national politics.In this episode, Julian Zelizer discusses the influence of…

Politics & Polls #104: What is the 25th Amendment?

The 25th Amendment has become a popular topic during Donald Trump’s presidency. The amendment, adopted in 1967, addresses what happens if the…

Militant Groups Influence Local Policies During Conflict

The five-decades-long Colombian conflict weakened government institutions and left millions displaced. With a new president at the helm, many wonder…

Politics & Polls #103: Blue State Federalism

In recent history, federalism has been favored by the Republican party, while Democrats have aimed to nationalize certain policies. But given…

Politics & Polls #102: Baseball and the American Presidency

Sports have a long history of being intertwined with American politics. Drawing on his experience as a former presidential speechwriter, Curt Smith…

Politics & Polls #101: The Centrist Paradox

The United States and Europe have seen a rise in outsider political movements, with more voters supporting populist authoritarian leaders who buck…

Politics & Polls #100: The Trump Presidency

In this special 100th episode of Politics & Polls, Julian Zelizer and Sam Wang reflect on aspects of Donald Trump’s presidency that have…

Rafaela Dancygier

Dancygier’s Book on Muslims in European Politics Awarded 2018 Stein Rokkan Prize

A book by professor Rafaela Dancygier was named the winner of the 2018 Stein Rokkan Prize for Comparative Social Science Research.“Dilemmas of…

Politics & Polls #99: Who is Atticus Finch?

Fictional work often stimulates a broader debate about politics and history. This was the case following the release of Harper Lee’s “Go Set a…